Architecture studio <a href="http://wadesign.com/" target="_blank">WA Design</a> incorporated <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/sustainable-materials/" target="_blank">sustainable materials</a> into this spectacular residence in Marin County. Situated on a small infill site in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stinson_Beach,_California" target="_blank">Stinson Beach</a>, California, the house is an eclectic mix of modern concepts and recycled elements, topped with ceiling decking that is milled from wood <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/salvaged-materials/" target="_blank">salvaged</a> from the former Stanford University gym. The sunny site is perfect for the use of solar photovoltaic panels, which enables the house to achieve net-zero energy status.

The key idea was to create a south-sloping roof from which to access solar energy.

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Stinson Beach House by WA Design

The shell of the house is constructed from corrugated Galvalume metal and cement board siding.

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Stinson Beach House by WA Design

Nestled on a rural border area overlooking the Pacific, the site looks like a stunning find, one which the designers say they searched for for years.

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Stinson Beach House by WA Design

Developing a plan to fit within the zoning regulations, and budget, can't have been easy.

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Stinson Beach House by WA Design

Architecture studio WA Design incorporated sustainable materials into this spectacular residence in Marin County. Situated on a small infill site in Stinson Beach, California, the house is an eclectic mix of modern concepts and recycled elements, topped with ceiling decking that is milled from wood salvaged from the former Stanford University gym. The sunny site is perfect for the use of solar photovoltaic panels, which enables the house to achieve net-zero energy status.